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ThreeDee Nova 3D Bust Maker

Upload one photo of a person and get an AI-made 3D bust to download as STL or GLB

ThreeDee Nova 3D Bust Maker is a paid browser tool for photo-based bust gifts of friends and family. No free option on the pricing table: Hobby $3 for 3 credits, Enthusiast $9 for 10 credits, Pro $20 for 20 credits (the page has shown Pro discounted to $15). One credit makes one model, so about $0.90 to $1 per bust at regular prices. The page does not say whether plans are one-off packs or recurring, and the FAQ's mention of a free plan for text-prompt models is not reflected in the table. Exports STL and GLB; an account is needed to download. Last checked 26 September 2026.

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At a glance

Price: No free option on the pricing table: Hobby $3 for 3 credits, Enthusiast $9 for 10 credits, Pro $20 for 20 credits (the page has shown Pro discounted to $15). One credit makes one model, so about $0.90 to $1 per bust at regular prices. The page does not say whether plans are one-off packs or recurring, and the FAQ's mention of a free plan for text-prompt models is not reflected in the table.
Runs on: Browser
Exports: STL, GLB
Multicolor: No, single color
Account: Required to download
Open source: No
Skill level: Beginner: fill in a form
Best for: Photo-based bust gifts of friends and family
How we checked: Read the tool page and docs Generate link redirects to a login page; a public community bust shows a Download menu with GLB Model and Convert as STL, and the STL option asks you to sign in
Last checked: 26 September 2026

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Sources: 3D Bust Maker page with pricing and FAQ, Community gallery, Example community bust with download menu (checked 26 September 2026)

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What is ThreeDee Nova 3D Bust Maker?

ThreeDee Nova 3D Bust Maker is a paid browser tool that turns a single photo of a person into a 3D bust you can download for printing. It is part of ThreeDee Nova, the AI generator from ThreeDee, a European studio that also sells libraries of stylized 3D characters. You upload one picture, the AI works out depth from the light and shadow in it, and within minutes you can turn the finished bust around in a 3D preview.

Each model has a Download menu with the textured GLB file and a Convert as STL option, so you end up with a file any slicer opens. ThreeDee says most busts print as they are, though some need small fixes. Its FAQ says models made from photos are never made public and that plain or white backgrounds give the best results. A public community gallery shows what others have made, from historical figures to well-known names in 3D printing.

There is no free tier. Credits start at $3 for three, and one credit makes one bust. It suits someone who wants a portrait bust of a partner, parent or friend as a gift without learning sculpting software, and who does not mind paying about a dollar per attempt.

What you can make

Portrait busts from a single photo
Personalized bust gifts of family and friends
Busts of historical figures from a reference image
Display busts to paint after printing

How to use ThreeDee Nova 3D Bust Maker

Create an account or log in with Google, then buy a credit plan
Open the Bust Maker and upload one clear photo of the person, ideally on a plain background
Wait a few minutes and check the bust in the 3D preview
Open Download and choose Convert as STL
Scale the bust in your slicer, check it for errors and print

What you'll need to print it

Filament and parts that suit what you make with ThreeDee Nova 3D Bust Maker.

Matte PLA

Resin

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0.2 mm nozzle

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ThreeDee Nova 3D Bust Maker pros

One photo is enough, with no scanning, extra angles or modeling needed
The Download menu converts a bust to STL, so you are not stuck with a GLB
About $0.90 to $1 per bust at regular prices, and ThreeDee says models made from photos are never made public

ThreeDee Nova 3D Bust Maker cons

No free tier or trial, so you pay before seeing your own first result
The generator and the STL conversion both sit behind a login, and the bust FAQ still lists GLB as the only format
AI meshes can need small repairs, and results depend on how much depth the photo shows